Catering Manager

Miquill; Dudley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic catering company in Dudley is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee their school's catering facility. In this hands-on leadership role, you will ensure profitability, drive culinary excellence, and foster a positive dining experience. Ideal candidates will possess strong culinary skills, financial understanding, and a passion for great food. Enjoy a highly competitive hourly rate, a focus on work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth in this rewarding position.

Benefits

Amazing Work-Life Balance

Competitive Hourly Rate

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior experience in managing and motivating a team in a commercial catering setting.
• Robust understanding of gross profit management and cost control.
• Strong experience using fresh ingredients and maintaining high cooking standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and manage the team to deliver an exceptional dining experience.
• Lead the preparation of high-quality meals and drive menu innovation.
• Maintain full control over all costs and improve efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Financial understanding

Culinary skills

Health and Safety compliance

Education

OND or HND Qualification

Job description

Overview

Summary

As the Catering Manager, you take complete financial and operational responsibility for your school's catering facility. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be driving profitability and setting the standard for culinary excellence. You'll lead from the front, deliver exceptional, creative food, and make every school mealtime fun, exciting, and truly memorable.

Package / Benefits

The happiness of our employees is paramount. Our friendly kitchen environments will make you feel supported and part of the Miquill family.

Amazing Work-Life Balance :

Monday to Friday working-no more weekends!

37.5 hours working with no late nights.

38 weeks per year based around school term time (more time to spend with friends and family!).

Highly Competitive Hourly Rate

Your Future Growth :

Work for a fast-growing company that wants you to grow with them.

Benefit from a dedicated L&D team offering apprenticeships and training courses to help you constantly develop your skills.

Ready to start a rewarding career with a company that truly values its team? Apply today!

Compliance Note: All staff must share our commitment of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children / young people, and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company.

Main Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the entire catering operation, skillfully balancing inspirational leadership with sharp commercial acumen.

• Operational Leadership: Inspire, manage, and motivate the team to consistently deliver a fantastic dining experience aligned with our high company standards.
• Culinary Excellence: Lead the preparation of delicious and nutritious, high-quality meals using our menus, while actively overseeing and driving menu development and innovation.
• Team Development: Champion the growth of your unit by leading, coaching, and training all staff in a positive and professional manner, building a resilient, high-performing team.
• Commercial Control: Maintain full control over all costs (stock, food, labour). Expertly manage profitability and improve efficiency through rigorous cost control.
• Sales & Growth: Drive sales success through exciting monthly promotions and creative added-value events.
• Client Relations: Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with clients and customers, acting as the friendly, expert face of Miquill.
• Compliance & Audit: Guarantee 100% compliance with all company procedures and statutory legislation (H&S, Hygiene, Allergens), performing regular internal audits.

Ideal Candidate

We're seeking a high-calibre professional who shares our passion for great-tasting food and providing exceptional service while maintaining the highest standards.

A natural, positive manager with prior experience effectively managing and motivating a team in a commercial catering setting.

A robust financial understanding of gross profit management, cost control, and a proven track record of achieving sales targets.

Strong, demonstrable craft-based experience using fresh ingredients and maintaining high cooking standards.

Strong, in-depth working knowledge of Health and Safety practices and compliance within a professional kitchen.

OND or HND Qualification, or equivalent management certification, is preferred, but not essential if experience is strong.